VPER (Viper Networks) Debt-to-Equity: -0.24 (As of Sep. 2006)

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What is Viper Networks Debt-to-Equity?

Viper Networks VPER -16.67% Debt-to-Equity is -0.24 as of Sep. 2006.

Viper Networks's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2006 was $0.11 Mil. Viper Networks's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2006 was $0.00 Mil. Viper Networks's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2006 was $-0.46 Mil. Viper Networks's debt to equity for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2006 was -0.24.

A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.

The historical rank and industry rank for Viper Networks's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:

VPER's Debt-to-Equity is not ranked *
in the Telecommunication Services industry.
Industry Median: 0.62
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Debt-to-Equity only.

Viper Networks  (OTCPK:VPER) Debt-to-Equity Explanation

In the calculation of Debt to Equity, we use the total of Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation divided by Total Stockholders Equity. In some calculations, Total Liabilities is used to for calculation.

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Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high ROE % companies.

Viper Networks Debt-to-Equity Related Terms

Viper Networks Debt-to-Equity Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Viper Networks's Debt-to-Equity can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Viper Networks Debt-to-Equity Chart

Viper Networks Annual Data
Trend Dec01 Dec03 Dec04 Dec05
Debt-to-Equity
-0.17 2.32 37.11 -0.85

Viper Networks Quarterly Data
Dec01 Mar03 Jun03 Sep03 Dec03 Mar04 Jun04 Sep04 Dec04 Mar05 Jun05 Sep05 Dec05 Mar06 Jun06 Sep06
Debt-to-Equity Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.94 -0.85 1.43 -2.72 -0.24

VPER vs MFCO, ELED, AGNU: Debt-to-Equity Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Viper Networks's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.

Viper Networks Debt-to-Equity vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Viper Networks's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Viper Networks's Debt-to-Equity falls into.


Viper Networks Debt-to-Equity Calculation

Debt to Equity measures the financial leverage a company has.

Viper Networks's Debt to Equity Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2005 is calculated as

Debt to Equity=Total Debt / Total Stockholders Equity
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Total Stockholders Equity
=(0.608 + 0) / -0.716
=-0.85

Viper Networks's Debt to Equity Ratio for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2006 is calculated as

Debt to Equity=Total Debt / Total Stockholders Equity
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Total Stockholders Equity
=(0.11 + 0) / -0.458
=-0.24

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-Equity →
What does a Debt-to-Equity of -0.24 mean?
Viper Networks (VPER) has a Debt-to-Equity of -0.24 as of Sep. 2006. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Viper Networks and its competitors.
Is Viper Networks' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Viper Networks' current Debt-to-Equity is -0.24.
How does Viper Networks' Debt-to-Equity compare to MFCO and ELED?
Viper Networks' Debt-to-Equity of -0.24 can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication Services industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.62. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Debt-to-Equity for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Telecommunication Services companies is 0.62, based on 325 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Debt-to-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Viper Networks and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Viper Networks's current Debt-to-Equity is -0.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Viper Networks stock overvalued right now?
Viper Networks (VPER) has a current Debt-to-Equity of -0.24. The current Debt-to-Equity is -0.24. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Viper Networks (VPER), the current Debt-to-Equity is -0.24 as of Sep. 2006. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Viper Networks Business Description

Address 200 East Big Beaver, Troy, MI, USA, 48083
Viper Networks Inc, along with its subsidiaries, operates in the energy and telecommunications sectors. The group services five market segments: Over-the-Top (OTT) services, fixed wireless access services, mobility, smart city technology, and renewable energy generation in a single platform that can be deployed in challenging markets globally. The OTT services offered by the group include wholesale voice, wholesale messaging, wholesale roaming, and hosting technology. Additionally, it offers fixed wireless services in certain markets in the United States, mobility services, smart city services, and is also involved in renewable energy generation.